Legendary Comics and Rocketship Launch Kickstarter Campaign for Groundbreaking Gundam Graphic Novel in Cooperation with Bandai Namco Filmworks
Los Angeles, August 23, 2023 - Legendary Comics, in partnership with Rocketship, is proud to announce the launch of a highly anticipated Kickstarter campaign for a groundbreaking Gundam graphic novel, which is now live: https://www.Kickstarter.com/projects/legendarycomics/Gundam-battlogue.
Entitled GUNDAM BREAKER BATTLOGUE: NEW BUILD, this FIRST-EVER Gundam graphic novel produced outside of Japan that extends the legacy of the beloved Gundam Breaker Battlogue anime series while delivering a captivating standalone story. Crafted by Gundam expert Nobuo Masuda, a 30-year veteran at Bandai, this release promises a unique experience.
Complementing Masuda's compelling storytelling is the stunning artwork by Nelson Daniel, known for his exceptional work on projects such as the Detective Pikachu graphic novel and Pacific Rim Blackout. Daniel's talent brings the world of Gundam to life, delivering exciting visuals that will appeal to anime fans as well as fans of Western comics.
"We are incredibly excited to launch the Kickstarter campaign for the groundbreaking Gundam graphic novel," said Robert Napton, SVP at Legendary Comics. "This project represents a significant milestone as the first-ever Gundam graphic novel produced entirely outside of Japan. With the combined talent of Nobuo Masuda and Nelson Daniel, we are confident that fans of the Gundam franchise will be captivated by this unique storytelling experience."
“I am happy that our new initiative will be delivered to Gundam Fans in the U.S., and hope they enjoy the Gundam World even more through the new Graphic Novel,” said Mr. Naohiro Ogata of Bandai Namco Filmworks.
The Kickstarter campaign will offer exclusive rewards and opportunities for fans to get involved in the creative process, including limited edition prints, signed copies, and the chance to have their names and likenesses included in the book's acknowledgments. Gundam enthusiasts and comic book aficionados alike are encouraged to visit the Kickstarter page and support this groundbreaking project.
For more information and to support the GUNDAM BREAKER BATTLOGUE Kickstarter campaign, please visit https://www.Kickstarter.com/projects/legendarycomics/Gundam-battlogue
Stay connected by following Legendary Comics and Rocketship and join the conversation using the hashtag #GundamBreakerBattlogue.
About Legendary Comics:
Legendary Comics was born out of a passion for mythic entertainment, seeking new talent, and working with the best and the brightest in the industry to create transportive worlds, inspirational characters, and spectacular adventures that leap off the page. Founded in 2011, Legendary Comics has produced an exciting catalog of original titles that continues to grow and evolve. From partnerships with industry legend Frank Miller to Grant Morrison's Eisner-nominated Annihilator, Legendary Comics has a passion for innovative new stories, including the fantasy graphic novel The Heart Hunter, the historical fiction story Championess (based on the true story of Elizabeth Wilkinson), and Jessica Chobot and Erika Lewis' hit web series, Firebrand: The Initiation of Natali Presano. In addition to original titles, Legendary Comics also expands the scope of the cinematic universes of its parent company, Legendary Entertainment, by bringing big-screen adventure exploding onto the comic book page. Working with the visionary filmmakers and the architects of Legendary's Monsterverse, they have delivered the level of quality and authenticity our fans demand with New York Times best-sellers such as Godzilla: Aftershock, Pacific Rim: Aftermath, and Skull Island: The Birth of Kong, to name a few.
About Bandai Namco Filmworks Inc.:
Bandai Namco Filmworks Inc. (President and CEO: Makoto Asanuma) was founded in April 2022 by merging Sunrise Inc., Bandai Namco Arts Inc. (film & video operation) and Bandai Namco Rights Marketing Inc. Sunrise has kept creating film & video works for many years, focusing on such original contents as “Gundam” and “Love Live!” series. Bandai Namco Arts has expanded its film & video world through collaborations with a wide range of partners. Bandai Namco Rights Marketing has been connecting film & video content with our fans mainly through their streaming platform, Bandai Channel. Our corporate mission is to continue creating “Awesome works”, and we'll provide you with an even wider variety of film & video works by effectively combining and improving these 3 forces as an all-around film & video entertainment company.
Main business operations: developments, productions and sales of film & video contents such as animation and related services as well as managements of the copyrights. https://www.bnfw.co.jp/
About Rocketship Entertainment:
Rocketship Entertainment, LLC, founded in 2019 by Tom Akel and Rob Feldman, is a publishing, consumer product, and entertainment company with multiple Eisner-nominated and Ringo award-winning series, including Let's Play, Fox Fires, Brothers Bond, Lars the Awkward Yeti, Adventures of God, Urban Animal, and Stan Lee's Backchannel. Rocketship's partnerships include Legendary Entertainment, Simon & Schuster, Tapas Media, and Stan Lee's Pow! Entertainment. Rocketship connects fans directly to the series they want, working hand-in-glove with creators to create definitive, premium editions of their work and a full array of consumer products. For more information, visit rocketshipent.com or follow on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
Entitled GUNDAM BREAKER BATTLOGUE: NEW BUILD, this FIRST-EVER Gundam graphic novel produced outside of Japan that extends the legacy of the beloved Gundam Breaker Battlogue anime series while delivering a captivating standalone story. Crafted by Gundam expert Nobuo Masuda, a 30-year veteran at Bandai, this release promises a unique experience.
Complementing Masuda's compelling storytelling is the stunning artwork by Nelson Daniel, known for his exceptional work on projects such as the Detective Pikachu graphic novel and Pacific Rim Blackout. Daniel's talent brings the world of Gundam to life, delivering exciting visuals that will appeal to anime fans as well as fans of Western comics.
"We are incredibly excited to launch the Kickstarter campaign for the groundbreaking Gundam graphic novel," said Robert Napton, SVP at Legendary Comics. "This project represents a significant milestone as the first-ever Gundam graphic novel produced entirely outside of Japan. With the combined talent of Nobuo Masuda and Nelson Daniel, we are confident that fans of the Gundam franchise will be captivated by this unique storytelling experience."
“I am happy that our new initiative will be delivered to Gundam Fans in the U.S., and hope they enjoy the Gundam World even more through the new Graphic Novel,” said Mr. Naohiro Ogata of Bandai Namco Filmworks.
The Kickstarter campaign will offer exclusive rewards and opportunities for fans to get involved in the creative process, including limited edition prints, signed copies, and the chance to have their names and likenesses included in the book's acknowledgments. Gundam enthusiasts and comic book aficionados alike are encouraged to visit the Kickstarter page and support this groundbreaking project.
For more information and to support the GUNDAM BREAKER BATTLOGUE Kickstarter campaign, please visit https://www.Kickstarter.com/projects/legendarycomics/Gundam-battlogue
Stay connected by following Legendary Comics and Rocketship and join the conversation using the hashtag #GundamBreakerBattlogue.
About Legendary Comics:
Legendary Comics was born out of a passion for mythic entertainment, seeking new talent, and working with the best and the brightest in the industry to create transportive worlds, inspirational characters, and spectacular adventures that leap off the page. Founded in 2011, Legendary Comics has produced an exciting catalog of original titles that continues to grow and evolve. From partnerships with industry legend Frank Miller to Grant Morrison's Eisner-nominated Annihilator, Legendary Comics has a passion for innovative new stories, including the fantasy graphic novel The Heart Hunter, the historical fiction story Championess (based on the true story of Elizabeth Wilkinson), and Jessica Chobot and Erika Lewis' hit web series, Firebrand: The Initiation of Natali Presano. In addition to original titles, Legendary Comics also expands the scope of the cinematic universes of its parent company, Legendary Entertainment, by bringing big-screen adventure exploding onto the comic book page. Working with the visionary filmmakers and the architects of Legendary's Monsterverse, they have delivered the level of quality and authenticity our fans demand with New York Times best-sellers such as Godzilla: Aftershock, Pacific Rim: Aftermath, and Skull Island: The Birth of Kong, to name a few.
About Bandai Namco Filmworks Inc.:
Bandai Namco Filmworks Inc. (President and CEO: Makoto Asanuma) was founded in April 2022 by merging Sunrise Inc., Bandai Namco Arts Inc. (film & video operation) and Bandai Namco Rights Marketing Inc. Sunrise has kept creating film & video works for many years, focusing on such original contents as “Gundam” and “Love Live!” series. Bandai Namco Arts has expanded its film & video world through collaborations with a wide range of partners. Bandai Namco Rights Marketing has been connecting film & video content with our fans mainly through their streaming platform, Bandai Channel. Our corporate mission is to continue creating “Awesome works”, and we'll provide you with an even wider variety of film & video works by effectively combining and improving these 3 forces as an all-around film & video entertainment company.
Main business operations: developments, productions and sales of film & video contents such as animation and related services as well as managements of the copyrights. https://www.bnfw.co.jp/
About Rocketship Entertainment:
Rocketship Entertainment, LLC, founded in 2019 by Tom Akel and Rob Feldman, is a publishing, consumer product, and entertainment company with multiple Eisner-nominated and Ringo award-winning series, including Let's Play, Fox Fires, Brothers Bond, Lars the Awkward Yeti, Adventures of God, Urban Animal, and Stan Lee's Backchannel. Rocketship's partnerships include Legendary Entertainment, Simon & Schuster, Tapas Media, and Stan Lee's Pow! Entertainment. Rocketship connects fans directly to the series they want, working hand-in-glove with creators to create definitive, premium editions of their work and a full array of consumer products. For more information, visit rocketshipent.com or follow on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
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